Bloomberg Talks

UN Under-Secretary-General Tom Fletcher discusses the EU's "Standing with Syria" conference in Brussels, and the humanitarian aid that is needed globally. He speaks with Bloomberg's Guy Johnson, Kriti Gupta, and Lizzy Burden.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bank of Spain Governor Jose Luis Escriva discusses the post-Covid shift in the Spanish economy in an exclusive interview with Bloomberg's Kriti Gupta.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Torsten Slok, Apollo's chief economist, dives into the current economic landscape, highlighting the effects of DOGE layoffs on the labor market and the implications of tariffs on consumers. He discusses the challenges of navigating stagflation with rising inflation and slowing growth, and expresses concern over the 'wait and see' mentality gripping consumers and businesses. Slok also emphasizes the importance of upcoming Federal Reserve policies as economic indicators shift from soft to hard data, impacting job creation and overall market stability.

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte discusses his meeting with Trump, and the President's commitment to NATO. He speaks with Bloomberg's Annmarie Hordern.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin discounted risks of a US recession, and played down the current selloff in equities, advising investors against overreacting to President Donald Trump’s aggressive trade tactics.“We came in with the market being fully priced, so I think a 5% to 10% correction on the S&P or the Nasdaq actually makes sense,” Mnuchin said in an interview with Bloomberg’s Saleha Mohsin Thursday. He spoke as the S&P 500 Index added to its recent selloff, with the gauge heading for its lowest close since September. Thursday’s drop followed threats by Trump to impose a 200% tariff on European alcoholic beverages, in the latest escalation in a growing transatlantic trade war.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Vice-President of the European Commission Kaja Kallas speaks with Bloomberg's David Gura at the the G7 Foreign minister meeting. They spoke about the Ukraine and Russia cease fire deal. They also discussed Trump's threat of 200% tariffs on imported European alcohol. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

State Street Global Advisors Chief Business Officer Anna Paglia discusses State Street and Apollo's latest ETF, and the SEC's concern around it. She speaks with Bloomberg's Scarlet Fu and Katie Greifeld. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Howard Lutnick, former US Commerce Secretary under Trump, dives into the controversial realm of tariffs and national security. He defends the 25% tariffs on steel and aluminum, arguing they protect US interests, while criticizing Canada's retaliatory measures as 'tone deaf.' Lutnick also emphasizes the need for balanced trade relations with allies like Canada and the EU, illustrating the complexities of U.S.-China trade dynamics, especially regarding fentanyl and drug control, which are pivotal to national safety.

Bill Dudley discusses the challenges tariffs pose for economic growth and inflation, putting pressure on the Federal Reserve's policy decisions. He highlights how market complacency about tariffs complicates interest rate adjustments. The conversation delves into the impact of one-time price increases due to tariffs on inflation expectations and lower-income households. Dudley emphasizes the need for the Fed to navigate economic uncertainty as they wait for more information to guide their monetary policies.

Muddy Waters Capital CEO and Founder Carson Block discusses Robinhood's stock picking contest and how he and other investors are managing their stock picks amid current market conditions. He speaks with Bloomberg's Sonali Basak, Katie Greifeld, and Matt Miller. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.